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- Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know - Mayo Clinic
Probiotics and prebiotics are two parts of food that may support gut health Probiotics are specific living microorganisms, most often bacteria or yeast that help the body digest food or
- Bacterial vaginosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Treatment To treat bacterial vaginosis, your doctor may prescribe one of the following medicines: Metronidazole (Flagyl, Metrogel-Vaginal, others)
- Acidophilus - Mayo Clinic
Acidophilus, also called Lactobacillus acidophilus, is a bacterium found in the mouth, intestine and vagina It's used as a probiotic Probiotics are live microorganisms meant to keep or improve the good bacteria in the body Each type of probiotic supplement, and each strain of each type, works in different ways
- Lactobacillus acidophilus (oral route) - Mayo Clinic
Lactobacillus acidophilus is a probiotic that is used to help maintain the number of healthy bacteria in your stomach and intestines This supplement is available without a prescription This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Kombucha tea: Does it have health benefits? - Mayo Clinic
Supporters claim that kombucha tea helps prevent and treat health conditions, from blood pressure to cancer There is limited data on kombucha tea A small amount of research suggests that kombucha tea may give benefits similar to probiotic supplements
- Lactose intolerance - Diagnosis treatment - Mayo Clinic
Limit dairy products Most people with lactose intolerance can enjoy some milk products without symptoms You might tolerate low-fat milk products, such as skim milk, better than whole-milk products
- Diarrhea - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Treatment Most cases of sudden diarrhea clear on their own within a couple of days without treatment If you've tried lifestyle changes and home remedies for diarrhea without success, your healthcare professional might recommend medicines or other treatments
- Diverticulitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
A few small clinical trials found evidence that probiotic supplements to increase good bacteria in the colon may reduce risk of new episodes of diverticulitis But there is not enough scientific evidence to show that probiotics should be used Talk to your healthcare professional before taking a probiotic or other supplements
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